(±)-Leucine

SKU: orb1302575

Description

This research-grade (±)-Leucine (DL-2-Amino-4-methylvaleric acid) is a branched-chain amino acid found in foods like bell peppers and zucchinis. It is widely used in biochemical and nutritional studies, serving as a critical component in cell culture media and in vivo research on protein metabolism and muscle physiology.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 328-39-2
• MW: 131.17
• Purity: 98.66% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂
• SMILES: C(CC(C)C)(C(O)=O)N
• Target: Antibacterial,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:Slightly soluble

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Inhibitor, Leucine, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, DL-Leucine, DL-2-Aminmo-4-methylvalerianic acid, Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, Bacterial, (±)Leucine, (±)-Leucine, (+/-)-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, (±) Leucine, (RS)-Leucine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

857